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belly flop

/ˈbeli flɒp/

Traducción: Salto o caída al agua en el que el vientre golpea la superficie de forma plana, causando dolor o ruido; se usa metafóricamente para un intento fallido, torpe o humillante de hacer algo.

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/ˈbeli flɒp/B1informalsport
  • esSalto o caída al agua en el que el vientre golpea la superficie de forma plana, causando dolor o ruido; se usa metafóricamente para un intento fallido, torpe o humillante de hacer algo.

A clumsy or painful dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, often used metaphorically to describe a failed or awkward attempt at something.

  1. Diving mistakeB1informal

    A dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the water flatly, causing a loud slap and often pain.

    esvientre plano

    • He attempted a cannonball but ended up doing a belly flop.
    • The crowd winced when they heard the sound of his belly flop.
    • She laughed after her clumsy belly flop into the pool.